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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1968

Page

9

Gibson Extends Win Streak and Cardinals Split with Mets

Bob Gibson improved to 13-5 with his seventh shutout as St. Louis defeated New York 2-0 in the first game before Jerry Koosman outdueled Nelson Briles 1-0 to give the Mets a split. Koosman allowed four hits and struck out 12, tying a Mets single-season record with five shutouts. Tolan hit an inside-the-park homer and Brock doubled for the Cardinals in a game highlighted by Gibson’s 13 strikeouts over seven hits.

ST. Louis Bob Gibson New York ‘Mets Jerry Koosman Cardinals Koosman Nelson Briles Cleon Jones J.C. Martin Mets Gibson Bob Tolan Orlando Cepeda Jim McAndrew Tolan Lou Brock Bill Connors

Home Runs Lift Senators In Boston Opener

Bernie Allen and Mike Epstein hit home runs as Washington built an early lead in Boston. Smith contributed two long balls for the Sox in the opener, shaping a tense start to the series.

Boston Bernie Allen Mike Epstein Washington

Orioles sweep Tigers to climb to AL second place

Baltimore Orioles beat Detroit 5-2 and 4-1 to take three of four in the series and move into second in the American League by percentage. Jim Hardin earned his 12th win. Tom Phoebus and Brabender combined on a three hitter in the nightcap as Boog Powell homered and Brooks Robinson and Dave Johnson contributed runs and multi hit games.

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Reichardt Homers as Angels Split Twin Bill with White Sox

Rick Reichardt and Roger Repez homers power the California Angels to a 7-0 win over Chicago in the nightcap, Clyde Wright tossing six hits for his seventh victory. White Sox take opener 4-0 on a five-hitter by Horlen and Wilhelm.

Ken Berry Chicago White Sox California Angels Angels Rick Reichardt Chicago Roger Repez Clyde Wright White Sox Joe Horlen Hoyt Wilhelm Wright Reichardt Don Mineher Repez Cisco Carlos Aurelio Rodriguez Wright Vic ‘Davalilo Luis Aparicio Wilhelm Cy Young Horlen Horten Duane Josephson

Pirates blank Braves for 6-0 win in sweep

Steve Blass earned the victory with seven strong innings, allowing five hits in the first three frames before a complete game effort as Willie Stargell Donn Clendenon and Jose Pagan homered to power the Pirates past the Atlanta Braves 6-0. Stargell hit his 17th, Pagan added a solo shot, and Clendenon doubled the lead with an eighth inning two-run blast.

Atlanta Willie Stargell Donn Clendenon Jose Pagan Steve Blass Pittsburgh Atlanta Braves Blass Innnings Braves Stargell Hoimer Milt Pappas Pagan Clendenon Allison Paul Lindblad Ed Sprague Frank Quilici Jim Perry Twins Jim Wheat A’s Seratch Dick Bosman Red Sox Smith Dennis Washington Sox Frank Howard Senators

Bonds Sparks Giants In Second Game Split

Rookie Bobby Bonds collected three hits including a triple and scored twice as the Giants beat Houston 6-1 to split a doubleheader. Mike McCormick earned the win with a six-hitter in relief as San Francisco erased a first-game 2-1 defeat.

San Francisco Giants Bob Barton Hal Lanier Houston Astros Bob Aspromonte Candlestick Park Aspromonte Barton Giants Dave Marshall SAN. Francisco Bobby Bonds Houston Astros Dick Simpson Mike McCromick Jim Wynn Danny Coombs Jim Ray

Yankees rally past Indians to split doubleheader and halt streak

In New York, four bases loaded walks and a bases loaded walk fueled the Yankees as Steve Hargan issued three walks in the nightcap. Horace Clarke started a key third inning rally and Tom Tresh, Bill Robinson and Jake Gibbs contributed, widening a 1 0 lead after a balk. Cleveland won the opener 4 1 behind Sam McDowell and Vicente Romo.

NEW York New York Yankees Cleveland &4 Indians Sam McDowell Vicente Romo Steve Hargan Horace Clarke Yankees Clarke Hargan Joe Pepitone Wild Tom Tresh Bill Robinson Mike Paul Jake Gibbs Tresh Paul Yanks

Siffert Wins British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch

Swiss driver Joseph Siffert, in Rob Walker's Lotus Ford, stunned fields to win the British Grand Prix as Ferraris led by Chris Amon and Jacky Ickx finished second and third. About 60,000 fans including Prince Charles watched nine of 20 starters finish after 212 miles at 104.85 mph.

Brands Hatch England Joseph Siffert Rob Walker Ferraris Chris Amon New Zealand Jackie Ickx Belgium Prince Charles Siffert Jim Clark Scotland

Texas Football League Sets Exhibition Openers for Week

The Texas Football League begins exhibitions this week with two games lined up for next Saturday. San Antonio will face Oklahoma City of the Continental League at Laredo, Texas, while Fort Worth travels to Shreveport to meet a Southern League entry.

Dallas UPI Texas Football League San Antonio Oklahoma City Laredo Fort Worth Shreveport

Vikings Cut Seven Players In NFL Roster Trim

Minnesota Vikings announce seven players released from the roster including quarterback Jim Haynie a 15th round pick from West Chester State and veterans Ray Whitlow Ron Oswalt Bil Smith Jack Bostrom Dennis Richnafsky and Hugh Wright.

Mankato, Minn Minnesota Vikings Jim Haynie West Chester State Ray Whitlow Minnesota Ron Oswalt Drake Bil Smith Northern Iowa Jack Bostrom Carleton College Dennis Richnafsky Nebraska Hugh Wright Adams State San Diego

Cubs Romp Past Dodgers on Williams Big Day

Billy Williams drove in five runs with two two run homers a sacrifice fly and Glenn Beckett added four hits as the Chicago Cubs defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7 to 2 on Sunday.

LOS Angeles Billy Williams Glenn Beckett Chicago Cubs Los Angeles Dodgers

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